Bring back the spark that was lost so that sex and lovemaking is one of best parts of your relationship again.
Sex and lovemaking can be the most delicious or dissatisfying part of your life and your relationship. Sex is about so many things; Love, fun, eroticism, lust, connection, pleasure, ravishment and surrender.
Great sex and lovemaking can be the glue that keeps you feeling deeply and physically connected with each other, enabling you to weather many other kinds of storms in your relationship and life in general. Even though sex is a common topic for jokes in many social conversations, most couples don’t really talk much about what they like and don’t like with each other, nor are most people educated on how to have a great and healthy sex life.
The Hart Centre is Australia’s largest sex therapy and relationship counselling network, with over 230 Hart Certified therapists across the country — including dedicated sex therapy teams in Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra, and beyond, plus online sessions Australia-wide.
The Hart Centre offers 4 types of counselling, for different sexual issues. Therapists may offer a mix of the below types of counselling.
Desire and Intimacy Counselling:
Addictions Counselling:
Trauma Counselling:
Sex Therapy (Sexual Function and Specific Issues):
Here’s some of the most common sexual problems our Relationship and Sexual therapists can help with, with links to more information:
We have found that on most occasions our sex life and our relationships are intricately linked so having joint skills and knowledge in both fields as therapists allows us to get the the heart of any combined problem and help you create both a better sex life and better relationship.
It is assumed that once you have been together for a period, that the fun and quality of your sex life naturally diminishes, but research has shown that this is not the case, and that the best sex actually happens in couples who have been in a committed relationship for 15 years or longer.
Every relationship is different, which is why we take great care to match you with an expert-vetted specialist that understands your situation.
Hear from individuals and couples who’ve experienced change through our professional counselling. Their stories reflect the care and support we deliver.
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Very easy booking process to navigate, website has an excellent layout and very informative with lot’s of information regarding the therapists and the services offered! Thank you
A.B
Albert Park, Adelaide SA
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The Hart Centre, namely Nicole made the process very easy, friendly, professional and above all else made the process of ensuring my relationship continue. Which means the world to me. Thank you Hart Centre and thank you Nicole.
A.C
Canterbury, Melbourne VIC
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The almost immediate response after my enquiry was really comforting in a difficult time! The booking process incredibly easy and the receptionist I had was lovely and compassionate and made me feel like I could have complete trust in the service I was booking! Thank you!
A.K
Frankston, Melbourne VIC
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Alex went above and beyond to facilitate an urgent clinical psychologist for my very fragile son. The team at HART are kind , caring and empathetic and for this, I’ll be forever grateful.
B.J
Hawthorn, Melbourne VIC
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Easy booking system and recommended therapist process is intuitive and helpful.
C.A
Joslin, Adelaide SA
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Paul has a different approach to previous counselors I’ve seen, first I was a little unsure but over time I find the methods used are extremely effective. I am in a much better place. Paul is flexible and has a variety of available times work in with schedules.
C.M
Belair, Adelaide SA
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Booked my first session. Looking forward to session. The team are lovely and are really helpful and answer all questions.
C.M
Werribee, Melbourne VIC
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Great easy to talk to a very save place to allow yourself to heal and let go and grow.
C.P
Spring Hill, Brisbane QLD
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I was very Comfortable with Terry and her Dog, I felt at ease and the session went really quickly thanks for making it easy on me from Debbie
D.O
Narre Warren, Melbourne VIC
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Carolyn was brilliant. She was easy to connect with and me feel valued.
D.S
Barwon Heads, Melbourne VIC
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Fantastic service answering all my questions couldn’t rate the service highly enough.
G.K
Belair, Adelaide SA
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Booking process was quick & easy. Customer service call was pleasant & helpful.
J.B
Maroochydore, Sunshine Coast QLD
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The receptionist was very professional and the process has been very easy. Communication has been great with the whole staff. Definitely recommend them!
J.H
Belair, SA
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Spoke with Hailey, she was really great. I am looking forward to my first session with Kari.
KD
Bundall, Gold Coast QLD
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Seamless booking process, at a hard time I was looking for a simple, clear and positive platform and this certainly delivered.
N.C
Brighton East, Melbourne VIC
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The booking process was fast and seamless! I received an email with their availability within an hour and was able to confirm my booking right away.
L.F
Carine, Perth WA
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Being such a sensitive situation to go through, I found their booking process very easy to use. Their information was very informative and helped me to make my appointment with confidence.
P.I
Garfield, Melbourne VIC
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Found an amazing contact with the help from the Hart Centre. Terrific platform. Thanks HC team.
S.R
Prahran, Melbourne VIC
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They replied to me quickly and were extremely helpful when I had questions. Highly recommend.
T.E
Stones Corner, Brisbane QLD
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My husband and I recently did a few counselling sessions with William. I have never been to counselling previously and found Williams approach very empathetic whilst holding us to account. We felt very comfortable with William which made the process so much easier to manoeuvre through as it is not always easy to express yourself to a stranger. Would highly recommend William for any counselling.
T.H
Deception Bay, QLD
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They do all the hard stuff for you so it’s really not stressful at all they book they make everything so easy
Tyson
Moonee Ponds, Melbourne VIC
Couples Counselling & Marriage counselling sessions are 50 mins
Ranging from
$150 - $300
Our rigorous matching and vetting process means we only connect you with reliable, top-rated therapists.
Communication issues, financial difficulties, recovering from betrayal, in a state of crisis?
Difficulty orgasming, sexual trauma, painful intercourse?
Conflicts at home, parenting struggles, or major life changes affecting the family?
Stress, anxiety, depression, issues from childhood, struggling with life?
It's normal to have questions before booking your first session. Here are answers to what our clients ask us most.
Sex therapy is delivered by trained professionals usually psychologists, counsellors, or other healthcare practitioners who’ve completed additional, specialised training in sexual and relationship concerns. It’s worth knowing that a sex therapist’s role is distinct from that of a sexual surrogate: sex therapy is entirely talk-based, and at no point does it involve physical touch or contact between therapist and client.
Sex therapy can help you understand what’s really going on beneath a sexual concern. Whether that’s low desire, performance anxiety, mismatched libidos, or difficulty feeling connected during intimacy and build practical steps toward a more satisfying sex life.
It’s completely normal to feel a bit awkward talking about sex and intimacy at first, especially with someone you’ve just met. Sex therapists are specifically trained to help you feel at ease, and skilled at gently drawing out the details of a concern that might otherwise feel too uncomfortable to bring up elsewhere.
Sessions are talk-based, much like any other counselling appointment. Your therapist will take time to understand your concerns, history, and goals, and may suggest exercises or conversations to try outside of sessions. There is no physical examination or activity that takes place during a session. It’s a safe, confidential space to talk openly.
For many people, yes. Talk-based sex therapy alone leads to meaningful improvement. For some concerns, particularly those with a physical or medical component, your therapist may also recommend working alongside your GP or a specialist. Part of the first few sessions is figuring out what combination of support will actually help you.
Yes. Like all counselling at The Hart Centre, sex therapy sessions are completely confidential, giving you a private space to speak openly without judgment.
Either is completely appropriate. Some people prefer to explore a concern individually first, while others find it more helpful to work through it together with their partner from the start. Your therapist can help you figure out what approach suits your situation as things progress, there’s no wrong way to begin.
Your relationship matters. For over 20 years, we’ve helped over 83,000 clients as Australia’s leading couples counselling group. With over 200+ Hart Centre Certified therapists, finding yours is easy.
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